The Latest Breaking News from Warragamba Dam

NSW MPs have debated a proposal to raise the Warragamba Dam wall, with one saying it would protect people and homes, but another describing it as "reckless".

Review finds consultants were directed to make changes so impacts on biodiversity ‘would be indirect’

Former environment minister Matt Kean, who previously said the project doesn't stack up financially, now urges the government to "crack on with" raising the Warragamba Dam wall.

Premier Dominic Perrottet says his number one priority is protecting people, but others point to political factors

Government deems controversial project critical state infrastructure in order to have it approved ‘as quickly as possible’

The NSW government's commitment to raising Sydney's Warragamba Dam wall has attracted criticism from political opponents and environmental advocates.

Locals have weighed in on the polarising plan to raise Sydney's Warragamba Dam wall, calling instead for it to be partly drained ahead of flood events.

Premier says he will push ahead and seek funding to raise wall 14 metres despite concerns for endangered flora and fauna

Infrastructure NSW says buybacks on Sydney’s fringe could cost $5.2bn but expert argues price would be ‘nowhere near’ that

We’ve known about flood risk to the region for a long time. Yet successive state governments have failed to properly mitigate its impact.

For the fourth time in 18 months, floodwaters have inundated homes and businesses in Western Sydney’s Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. Recent torrential rain is obviously the immediate cause. But poor decisions by successive New South Wales governments have exacerbated the damage.